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United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs Sustainable Development

: Enhancing Conjunctive Management of Surface and Groundwater Resources in Selected Transboundary Aquifers: Case Study for Selected Shared Groundwater Bodies in the Nile Basin

NILE BASIN INITIATIVE (
Intergovernmental organization
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Description
Description

The Nile Basin Initiative (NBI) is a cooperative arrangement initiated and led by the Nile riparian countries to promote joint development, protection, and management of the common Nile Basin water resources. One of the key result areas NBI Secretariat implemented is the Basin Wide Program, which focuses on trans-boundary water including groundwater. With the financial support of the Global Environment Facility (GEF) and in collaboration with the United Nations Development Program (UNDP), the Nile-SEC is implementing its first groundwater study project with the objective of enhancing knowledge and capacity for sustainable use and management of trans-boundary aquifers and aquifers of regional significance in the Nile Basin. This project is formed of five components aiming at strengthening the overall water resources management nationally and basin wide.

Expected Impact

This project aims at fostering the more effective utilization and protection of three selected transboundary aquifers in selected sub-basin in the Eastern Nile and the Nile Equatorial Lakes region through further improving the understanding of available groundwater resources and demonstrating ‘conjunctive management that optimizes the joint use of surface and groundwater, also to contribute to aid the national achievements and reporting of water-related Sustainable Development Goals; and to support environmental protection whilst enhancing socio-economic development of the basin’s population.

Partners

Partners
UNDP, GEF, Lake Victoria Basin Commission, Nile Basin Discourse
Beneficiaries
the countries of Burundi; Ethiopia; Kenya; Rwanda; Sudan; Tanzania; Uganda

Additional information

groundwater multimedia story

https://infonile.org/en/flowing-underground/

Goal 6

Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all

Goal 6

6.1

By 2030, achieve universal and equitable access to safe and affordable drinking water for all

6.1.1

Proportion of population using safely managed drinking water services

6.2

By 2030, achieve access to adequate and equitable sanitation and hygiene for all and end open defecation, paying special attention to the needs of women and girls and those in vulnerable situations

6.2.1

Proportion of population using (a) safely managed sanitation services and (b) a hand-washing facility with soap and water

6.3

By 2030, improve water quality by reducing pollution, eliminating dumping and minimizing release of hazardous chemicals and materials, halving the proportion of untreated wastewater and substantially increasing recycling and safe reuse globally

6.3.1

Proportion of domestic and industrial wastewater flows safely treated

6.3.2

Proportion of bodies of water with good ambient water quality

6.4

By 2030, substantially increase water-use efficiency across all sectors and ensure sustainable withdrawals and supply of freshwater to address water scarcity and substantially reduce the number of people suffering from water scarcity
6.4.1

Change in water-use efficiency over time

6.4.2

Level of water stress: freshwater withdrawal as a proportion of available freshwater resources

6.5

By 2030, implement integrated water resources management at all levels, including through transboundary cooperation as appropriate

6.5.1

Degree of integrated water resources management 

6.5.2

Proportion of transboundary basin area with an operational arrangement for water cooperation

6.6

By 2020, protect and restore water-related ecosystems, including mountains, forests, wetlands, rivers, aquifers and lakes
6.6.1

Change in the extent of water-related ecosystems over time

6.a

By 2030, expand international cooperation and capacity-building support to developing countries in water- and sanitation-related activities and programmes, including water harvesting, desalination, water efficiency, wastewater treatment, recycling and reuse technologies
6.a.1

Amount of water- and sanitation-related official development assistance that is part of a government-coordinated spending plan

6.b

Support and strengthen the participation of local communities in improving water and sanitation management

6.b.1

Proportion of local administrative units with established and operational policies and procedures for participation of local communities in water and sanitation management

Name Description
Component 1: Furthering knowledge and understanding about availability of groundwater resources in the selected aquifers underlying watersheds in the sub-basins of the Eastern Nile and the Nile Equatorial Lakes. Component 2: Development of action plans on
Financing (in USD)
GEF Trust Fund , co-financing from Nile Basin countries
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Timeline
14 September 2020 (start date)
16 September 2025 (date of completion)
Entity
NILE BASIN INITIATIVE
SDGs
6
Region
  1. Africa
Other beneficiaries

the countries of Burundi; Ethiopia; Kenya; Rwanda; Sudan; Tanzania; Uganda

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Countries
Uganda
Uganda
Contact Information

MAHA, PROJECT TECHNICAL LEAD

mabdelraheem@nilebasin.org